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U.S. agriculture companies set millions for Africa
A group of U.S. seed, chemical and equipment companies will invest at least $150 million over the next few years into African agricultural projects and products, the companies said on Friday. The investments ...
Marri Carrow , U.S. Grains Council communications manager since 2008, has been promoted to the position of director of communications, according to Tom Sleight , USGC vice president of operations and membership.
Government under pressure to demand cattle stunning
The Federal Government is under renewed pressure from within its own ranks to demand all Australian cattle sent to Indonesia are stunned first before they are slaughtered.The Agriculture Department has ...
CFTC approves CME's 21-hour grain cycle
CME Group on Friday said it would start nearly around-the-clock grain trading on Sunday night, reasserting itself as the dominant player in markets it created. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ...
CFTC approves extended grain trading hours
--Changes apply to CME's futures contracts for corn, wheat and soybeans --New times apply to wheat futures traded at Kansas City Board of Trade and Minneapolis Grain Exchange --Settlement times will remain unchanged at 2:15 p.m. EDT CHICAGO -(MarketWatch)- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved CME Group Inc.'s CME proposal to expand electronic grain futures trading to 21 hours ...
CMR Museum focus turns to historic ranches
GREAT FALLS- The CM Russell Museum in Great Falls kicked off its newest exhibition and sale on Thursday, debuting Historic Ranches Under The Big Sky.
Organic Farming Inspires Gaming’s Latest Kickstarter Success
Gabriel Knight designer Jane Jensen uses community-supported agriculture as the basis of her new game studio Pinkerton Road.
BIO Testifies to House Agriculture Subcommittee That Farm Bill Energy Programs Are Working
“Farm Bill energy programs are working and BIO member companies are beginning to put steel in the ground,” BIO President & CEO Jim Greenwood said today in testimony to the Hous
DB Agriculture Fund Experiences Big Outflow
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the DB Agriculture Fund (AMEX: DBA) where we have detected an approximate $54.0 million dollar outflow -- that's a 3.0% decrease week over week (from 66,800,040 to 64,800,040).
AGCO Presents Its Vision for Agriculture in Africa at G8 Summit
AGCO, Your Agriculture Company , a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, today presented its vision for agriculture in Africa at the G8 Summit in Washington, D.C.
June cattle closed sharply higher on the day, with the market experiencing the highest close since March 29th. Talk of a sharp drop in placements for April and likely May as well plus continued talk that beef demand will rise during active consumption weekends just ahead helped to support.
Survey: farming helps economy grow in rural states
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The economy remains strong in rural areas of 10 Midwest and Plains states because of the health of agricultural businesses there. The overall economic index on the new monthly Rural Mainstreet survey rose to 58.5 in May from April’s already healthy 57.1. Any score above 50 on the index suggests growth [...]
Survey: Farming helps Midwest economy grow
The economy remains strong in rural areas of 10 Midwest and Plains states because of the health of agricultural businesses there.
CFTC OKs CME 21-hour grain cycle
Grain firms still worry about trading during USDA reports CME Group on Friday said it would start nearly around-the-clock grain trading on Sunday night, reasserting itself as the dominant player in markets it created.
'No relationship' between salmon farming and problems for wild fish
STUDIES published recently in scientific journals have demolished the false impression that salmon farming has any impact on wild salmon stocks, according to Irish Farmers’ Association aquaculture executive Richie Flynn.
ST. LOUIS, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Monsanto Company's (NYSE: MON) Chairman, President and CEO Hugh Grant today will announce the company's support of the New Vision for Agriculture Initiative, the ...
State cattle farmers try to recoup livestock after last year's heat, drought
The pain of last summer's scorching temperatures and drought is gone for many of Oklahoma's farmers, but it may take years to rebuild the dramatically reduced cattle herds on Oklahoma ranches.
Welfare officers to watch cattle slaughters
TWO Australian cattle exporters will have to ensure an animal welfare officer is present when their livestock are slaughtered overseas.
Tasmania to ban battery hen farming
Tasmania is to become the first Australian state to ban battery hen farming and will fast-track the phasing out of pigs in sow stalls.
Cattle ranchers say NDP out to lunch
Cattle ranchers have a beef with the NDP and want the official Opposition to lasso the rhetoric about how proposed changes to meat inspection will result in roadkill burgers.
Prawn farming poised to flourish in Batticaloa
The government commenced prawn farming in the Batticaloa district. About 150 acres have been allocated for this. A prawn breeding centre was established at a cost of over Rs.80 million, said Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Dr.Rajitha Senaratne.
Southwest Ranches to choose town administrator
Town Hall should have a new top boss by Friday.
Southwest Ranches to announce town administrator today
Town Hall should have a new top boss later today.
Southwest Ranches to choose town administrator tonight
Town Hall should have a new top boss by Friday.
Grain Elevator undergoes renovations
A classic Spruce Grove landmark is undergoing renovations to help restore it to the public’s eye. The Spruce Grove grain elevator is undertaking some big renovations thanks to the Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Society and a southern Alberta restoration crew.
Vilsack touts PSU research, stumps for farm bill
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack sought Wednesday to raise the profile of agricultural research at universities like Penn State as Congress begins the arduous task of renewing the farm bill.
CHICAGO, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group , the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced measures to help farmers, ranchers and commercial market participants prepare ...
Exporters face action on cattle cruelty film
Two Australian live cattle exporters have been found to have broken new animal welfare rules in Indonesia, imposed after a cruelty controversy last year.
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Grain elevator in Cascade comes down
CASCADE- A grain elevator that started the day as a landmark in the town of Cascade is now a pile of rubble.
Vertical farming takes root in New Buffalo
It might be the first of its kind in the country ... A vertical farming operation in our area is providing fresh, organic fruit and vegetables year round. Green Spirit Farms has been producing local grown, fresh fruits and vegetables since February.
Chris Reinhardt says the cattle industry may be at a crossroads when it comes to genetics.
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Grain industry split on WEA future
GRAINGROWERS are sending mixed messages to Canberra about the future of wheat export marketing arrangements currently being decided in Parliament.
Athletics: Colorado's 'Run the Ranches' Trail Running Series Announces 2012 Dates
Grand County hosts short-, long-distance runs to benefit Headwaters Trails Alliance.
BEIJING, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Deyu Agriculture Corp. (DEYU.PK) (the "Company"), a Beijing, China based vertically integrated producer, processor, marketer and distributor ...
The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform 10 Years On: Biodiversity Lessons and Challenges
16 May 2012 The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform (SAI Platform) -founded by , Nestle, and - has just celebrated its 10th anniversary. Indeed, there is much to celebrate. Hans J??hr, the Corporate Head of Agriculture of Nestle and the Honorary President of SAI Platform, noted that "Now, after ten years, food processors and farmers are ...
Dublin - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Cattle Ranching " report to their offering.
Colorado’s ‘Run the Ranches’ Trail Running Series Announces 2012 Dates
The third annual “Run the Ranches” trail running series will take place in Grand County, Colo., on Sept. 16, Sept. 30 and Oct 14. The series features trail runs at three different scenic ranches. Each ranch and its community in the county – located 70 miles west of Denver – will host a short run (3-5 miles) and a longer run (7-10 miles).Granby, Colo. (PRWEB) May 16, 2012 The third annual “Run ...
CHICAGO, May 15 (UPI) -- Grain futures closed higher Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Some fungal-farming ants loyal to their crops
A group of fungi-farming ants are not only loyal to particular species of fungus, the relationship is so close it appears the ants and the fungus may be evolving together, a new study indicates.
Some Fungal-Farming Ants Are Loyal to Their Crops
A group of fungi-farming ants are not only loyal to particular species of fungus, the relationship is so close it appears the ants and the fungus may be evolving together, a new study indicates.
Yissum Introduces a Novel Method for Improving Fish Farming
The global crisis of the world's fisheries is leading to increased reliance on fish farming. With fish being such an important food source, there is a need to better understand how to increase their reproductive capabilities.
TIAA-CREF raises $2 bln for agriculture investment
--Amount raised by TIAA-CREF among largest for agriculture-specific investments --Capital to be invested in the U.S., Australia and Brazil --Agriculture investments generate 8%-10% historical real returns (Updates with areas of investment in the second paragraph, comment by executive in the 10th paragraph and research on return in the 11th.
Cattle Drive From Lea County to Carlsbad Marks State Centennial
The cattle drive, which began Wednesday from the 35,000-acre Pitchfork Ranch in Lea County and ended ...
Kenyan ranches relocating rhinos in fear of poachers
Claus Mortensen is a private Kenyan rancher with a passion -- endangered rhinos -- and now a mission: to save his herd from slaughter by ruthless poachers who sell their horns to Asia, where they are prized as a miracle drug.
Analysis: Cash bulls, paper bears face off in cattle market
It's high noon in the cattle market, where meat packers are having to pay huge premiums over benchmark futures for cash cattle, while futures traders bet that a series of misfortunes in the beef sector ...
California ranches where cattle and wildlife coexist
Nature Conservancy led the effort to preserve ranching as well as wildlife on a 31,900-acre corridor by acquiring two ranches and development rights to a third. CALIENTE, Calif. — A new land ethic is taking root on 31,900 acres north of Los Angeles managed by an alliance of environmentalists and cattlemen who want to preserve ranching as a way of life while also protecting mountain lions, black ...
Southwest Ranches approves Davie fire contract
The town will bid farewell to Pembroke Pines firefighters this fall to welcome in replacements from Davie.
Davie approves fire contract with Southwest Ranches
Town would take over from Pembroke Pines sometime this fall DAVIE Firefighters from Davie may soon add the town of Southwest Ranches to their territory.
